Wayland Union Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,748 students in Wayland Union Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Wayland Union Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Wayland Union Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
23 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,367 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
294
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,937 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wayland Union Schools School District?
Wayland Union Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,748 students.
What is the rank of Wayland Union Schools School District?
Wayland Union Schools School District is ranked #166 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland Union Schools School District?
86% of Wayland Union Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayland Union Schools School District?
Wayland Union Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Wayland Union Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,937 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,748 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
